Carmon's feedback was that something needs to be done about gang-related activity.

Sgt. Dennis Taylor said the next step is for the officers to get together and discuss what resident's concerns are. After that, they'll determine the best solution to help solve the neighborhood's problems.----------------------Previous story:

A local police department is on a mission to emphasize the importance of keeping its community safe.

The Kinston Police Department is inviting all community members to participate in Project Safe Measures Tuesday.

Community members will meet at The Gate in Kinston where they will be assigned an officer and a patrol car.

As a team, neighbors and police will go door to door to distribute safety information.

The safety program will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at The Gate on East Gordon Street in Kinston.

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